Former Pennsylvania State Sen. Jim Ferlo has died at age 70.
Ferlo represented the 38th Senatorial District, and served portions of Pittsburgh, as well as parts of Allegheny, Armstrong, and Westmoreland counties from 2003 until 2015.
Multiple local leaders took to Twitter to remember the late former senator.
Sen. Jay Costa said serving with Ferlo was a ‘true honor’:
It was a true honor to have served with Jim, but even more so, I’m so glad to have called him a friend.
— Senator Jay Costa (@Senatorcosta) May 15, 2022
On behalf of the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey remembered Ferlo as a ‘great leader and change agent’ for the city.
Jim Ferlo was a great leader and change agent for the city of Pittsburgh. His legacy will be felt for generations to come. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. https://t.co/9xeeW3hJFa
— Ed Gainey (@gainey_ed) May 15, 2022
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald sent his sympathies to Ferlo’s family and friends.
Sad to hear of the death of former State Senator Jim Ferlo. A well-known advocate for all of those in our community who were unrepresented, Jim was passionate in speaking on their behalf. Even after retirement, he remained engaged in government and politics.
— Allegheny Co. Exec. (@ACE_Fitzgerald) May 15, 2022
Channel 11 will have a full report on the life and legacy of Senator Jim Ferlo at 11 p.m.
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